February 2024

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On Friday 16/02/24, Bushcare Officer and bushcarers conducted a planning/mapping/photo survey session on the Parklands restoration site. A further vegetation survey was conducted on Wednesday 28/02/24 by Bushcare Officer and bushcarer. Some very healthy natural regeneration is now occurring.

Natural regeneration of Eucalyptus sp.nd Acacia sp. Parklands regeneration area Photo: P Ardill February 2024
Natural regeneration of Eucalyptus sp. and Acacia sp. Parklands regeneration area Photo: P Ardill February 2024

At the regular session on Sunday, 18/02/204, a vigorous work session was conducted within the Parklands restoration site. Unfortunately, common weed, fleabane, mostly likely Flaxleaf fleabane (Conyza bonariensis), has become well established on the site. This weed poses a threat to the widespread natural regeneration of indigenous plants that is now occurring on the site. Approximately 500 fleabane and their flowers and seeds were removed.

Streamwatch convenor reports that water quality in Lawson Creek was good: oxygen, phosphate, chemical balance, freshness and turbidity.

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